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Paraguay - Asuncion - French Embassy
Paraguay - Asuncion - French Embassy. Stamped with a famous Paraguayan bisect. When the Post Office ran out of stamps, they would cut a stamp of a higher value in half and use the two halves separately. Date: 1902
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Asuncion Embassy Half Paraguay Paraguayan Philatelic Split Stamp
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This photograph showcases the French Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay, adorned with a unique and historic stamp affixed to its exterior. The image transports us back in time to 1902, when postage stamps were in short supply in Paraguay. Ingeniously, the Post Office resorted to a creative solution: they would bisect, or split, a higher value stamp in half and use each half separately for two separate mailings. The bisected stamp displayed on the embassy wall is a testament to Paraguay's rich philatelic history. The stamp features the Paraguayan flag, symbolizing the country's proud national identity. The French Embassy, with its elegant architecture and tranquil surroundings, stands as a symbol of diplomatic relations between Paraguay and France. The bisected stamp, a rare find in the world of philately, is a fascinating reminder of the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Paraguayan Post Office during a time of scarcity. This photograph not only captures the beauty of the French Embassy in Asuncion but also highlights an intriguing chapter in the history of Paraguayan postal services.
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